Pyramid of Gold Introduction
You don't have to go all the way to Egypt to be surrounded by Egyptian history and mythology. In fact, you don't even need to go to the local museum! With Pyramid of Gold from games developers Casino Technology, you can have a taste of Egypt from home.
The Game
Pyramid of Gold has a traditional pokie structure with a few surprises along the way. As with most pokies, you the player must spin the reels and reveal three or more matching symbols to win coins. As is often the case, the symbols must be next to each other on the reels and from the far left side of the screen to the right. If you're lucky enough to make one of these matches, you'll win coins!
The number of coins depends on a variety of factors, including the bet you've chosen, the paylines you've activated and the type of symbol you've matched and the number of them. Certain symbols are more special and valuable than others. In Pyramid of Gold, for example, three playing-card symbols will only get you five coins, while five Egyptian women will get you four hundred coins.
There are also two special symbols on the reels. The wild card can replace any other symbol on the reels apart from the scatter symbol. This makes it easier for you to make a match. The second special symbol is the scatter symbol. This acts a lot like the other symbols, but with three main differences. Firstly, the winnings are bigger if you match these.
Secondly, the symbols can be in any position on the reels to win - they don't have to be consecutive or from left to right. Thirdly, as well as winning a substantial number of coins, you win free spins. If you're lucky enough to find three or more scatter symbols, you'll be awarded five free spins. What's more, if a scatter symbol turns up on the reels during your free spins, you'll be given five more for free!
While this sounds great, finding scatter symbols isn't as easy as it may seem - they are only on reels two, three and four. There is also a bonus gamble feature that allows you to gamble your winnings every time you win coins. You simply have to guess whether a playing card is red or black or whether it is a spade, diamond, heart or club. If you're correct, your winnings will be doubled!
The Look
Casino Technology is known for its attention to detail, and Pyramid of Gold is no exception. The symbols are mesmerizing, with intricate Egyptian designs and hieroglyphics on everything from eagles to Egyptian kings and leopards. The setting adds an air of history to the game, with flickering torches lighting the reels.
Pyramid of Gold is a great game for those players who are getting to grips with the classic pokie rules. The set-up is simple, but the visuals are stunning and make it well worth a play.